
"Thin as a rail" came from the clapper rail - a marsh-nesting bird so thin and small, it can weave between grasses without moving them.Unless it's covered in oil. (Photo by Howard Eskin)
Since April 20, the Deep Horizon oil rig has been pumping millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf. It’s now starting to come ashore, threatening the fragile marshes, marine life & birds, who are, of course, oblivious to the oncoming disaster. To listen to a great story on the Gulf from NPR, click here
To join me in donating to the Audubon Society, click here To donate to help the fishing community of the Gulf coast through Gulf Aid, click here. Then go have a nice long cry — or scream.